State v. Heckman

Dissatisfied with (1) the trial court’s failure to give him credit for the time he spent in jail awaiting final disposition of his case involving three crimes and (2) the commencement date of the suspension of his driving privileges, Joel L. Heckman appeals to this court, complaining that his sentences are excessive.

We hold that Heckman should have received 6 days’ credit on his sentences and affirm the judgment of the trial court in all other respects.

A sentence imposed within the statutory limits will not be disturbed on appeal unless the sentencing court has abused its discretion in the…